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The Best Dallas Venues

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:44:26 +0000

Here’s a quick guide to some of the best venues in the Dallas area. If you’ve been to them, feel free to leave a quick blurb in the comments!

Downtown
Plush Nightclub Dallas
Skye Bar
Mambo Cafe

Uptown
Hotel Zaza Dallas
Black Friar Pub
Lotus
Aura Uptown Dallas
Social House

Addison/Plano
Sherlock’s
Duke’s Roadhouse
Carson’s
Sambuca
Down Under Pub

Lower Greenville
Libertine Bar
Zephyrs
Dubliner

Arlington
Sherlocks
Dukes

Glo Lounge

admin — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:00:27 +0000

Glo Lounge

Nightlife Reviews: Glo Lounge
Glo Lounge Dallas
2323 North Henderson Suite 101
Dallas, Tx 75206
http://www.glo-lounge.com/

Glo Lounge is tucked away on Henderson, fairly close to Ross. Be careful not to miss it, because it’s a gem. In the same plaza as Sushi Axiom, and across the street from Capital Pub, it can be easy to miss. Make sure you don’t though, as Glo can be super packed on Friday, Saturday, and even Sunday nights. Before you go though, make sure you stop by Louie’s for the best pizza in Dallas.

Hot Times:
Friday and Saturday nights can see the party go strong from 10pm to 2 am. Sunday nights are a bit more sedated, but 11pm to 1 am, can get pretty crazy. The dance floor can get pretty packed, and be very hard to move on the best nights. Bring your moves, as dancing is a decent part of the experience at Glo.

Type of People:
Younger, trendy, and upscale. Ed Hardy gear, currently in fashion, is seen plenty here. Girls, wear that slinky top you’ve been dying to wear that compliments your assets. Guys, break out the True Religons or Luckys(my personal fave jeans), and rock star it up. Kick the fashion forward a notch when dressing for Glo.

Parking:
Valet is available at the front of the club. Several nearby parking lots are available, but can full up early. If you come later, the side streets can be a bit sketchy.

Drink Prices:
$$
Bud Lights are usually $4-5
Mixed Drinks are in the $7-10 range.

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Denver Scene Review

admin — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:00:15 +0000

Guest post by Peter Grimm

Market Street – Crocs: This is kind of an unknown gem, which is why I like it. It’s smaller, maybe the size of quarter bar at best, and the ratio is about 50/50. The reason I like this bar so much though is that no matter what, it is never that hard to get groups to open to conversation or to work over there. Its not seen as a “pickup” bar, so if you’re a casual cat like I am, just go on in and strike up a conversation about whatever with whoever and it usually goes over pretty well. I do enjoy the large stuffed crocodile hanging from the ceiling as well.

LoDo: Cowboys – If Crocs is not a “pickup” bar, then that’s exactly what cowboys is. The venue is shaped like a giant ring, much like the one in Dallas, only smaller. The girls are hot, but they are on their guard, so look out. Casual conversation might be met with a bitch shield, so you may need to sharpen your wit before coming out here. This is one of my favorite hangouts though. One can hop between here, the Giggling Grizzly, and LoDo’s which are all caddy corner to each other. Between them, there are probably like 300 or so girls, so if you’re just looking to go pickup girls in Denver, this is the area to hit up.

Downtown: The Church – Set in an actual Church that was abandoned…or some shit. All I know is that it isn’t a church anymore, it’s party central.

The layout is 4 different rooms, with couches, etc which makes it possibly the greatest venue in Denver for pure game. You can bounce around, you can move, you can do all that at the church. The problem is that there isn’t much else around the area, and drinks are 8 dollars a pop. Still, if you’re tired of LoDo or feeling especially classy, this is a great one to hit up. And for sure if you are a tourist, this is a must-see.

Boulder – Pearl St. Area – With a college that rivals UT Austin in size (CU Boulder), and being only 35 minutes away from Denver, it’s worth a trip to one of the many college bars out here. Enough said.

That said…

The bar scene is nice, but it is surpassed by places like Dallas. Day time meeting in Colorado is exceptional though. People in Colorado are usually very active and like to be outside doing stuff. Take a stroll down Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, 16th Street in Denver, any of the Cherry Creek parks, go skiing, biking, mountain climbing, rafting, hell…just step outside your door and you are sure to bump in to a few hotties on the way who are looking for similar ways to be active and have fun.

Dallas pickup is bars. Denver is all about striking up casual conversation with one of the many, many, many hot girls that will cross your path as you go about your daily business.

To sum it up… when in Colorado, go there to ski, shop, whatever. Don’t worry so much about where the girls will be, because ironically, it isn’t the bars where they all are, but exactly all those places where you would be hanging out if you were just minding your business.

Peace,

Peter Grimm

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Hotel Zaza

admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:38:47 +0000

Nightlife Reviews: Hotel Zaza

Hotel Zaza
2332 Leonard Street
Dallas, Texas 75201
214.468.8399
http://www.hotelzazadallas.com

Hotel Zaza is one of Dallas’ premier upscale hotels. Located near the corner of Mckinney an Pearl streets, it’s a well located, and lavish hideaway. With the Dragonfly restaurant/bar, and the covered Urban Oasis in winter, it’s a very popular hot-spot on weekend nights.
In the colder months, a deck and tent are placed over the pool, and couches brought in,thus creating the popular Urban Oasis. Many celebrities come to ZAZA to relax, and have a good time. Professional photographers are rarely allowed, thus ensuring guests privacy.
The hotel staff and doormen are some of the best in Dallas, bar none. Every professional courtesy is extended to ensure a good time is had by all.

Hot Times:
Friday and Saturday nights typically stay strong from 10pm-2AM. A live DJ spins at the Urban Oasis, and people mingle at the inside Dragonfly bar. There is no cover, but do dress to impress, as Hotel Zaza is the upper end of dallas nightlife venues.

Type of People:
A very sophisticated venue, it draws many of Dallas’ elite. Celebrity sightings are quite frequent. The crowd tends to range from 25-50 in age, with all wearing their Saturday night best. The dance floor can get packed, but the experience doesn’t completely revolve around it. Meeting and mingling is the dominant theme. Business magnates, rock stars, and the hoi polloi all mix at Zaza.

Parking:
The hotel has valet parking. Near side streets on the east side of Mckinney can be parked on without the fear of being towed also.

Drink Prices:
$$-$$$
Bud Light bottles are $5
Mixed drinks run $7 and up

Primo’s Bar and Grille

admin — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:16:05 +0000

Primo’s Bar and Grille is a Tex Mex restaurant in the heart of Uptown, on Mckinney avenue. They have a nice patio facing Mckinney avenue, which is often packed, and an enclosed area for when the weather turns chilly. The food is some of the best Tex Mex in Dallas, which is a tall order indeed. The fajitas, and quesadillas are superb and locally famous. Many celebs can be spotted at Primo’s. It’s very much “a place all the locals know.”
The staff is very professional and friendly. They are very good at remembering the regulars.

Hot Times:
Primo’s is a very popular happy hour spot, Monday-Friday. It’s busy from 5-7:30 or so during these days. Tuesday however is THE night to be here. The $2 (strong)margaritas are a great draw, and they stay busy until 10pm or so. Friday and Saturday nights, it can occasionally get packed in the bar area, while the restaurant is very busy those nights.
Mav’s or Stars home games often get Primo’s packed out as well, with it kicking up a notch after the games are over.

Type of people:
Primo’s tends to bring a variety of of people, but 25-35 tends to be the normal range. It’s NOT packed with the college types. Young, urban professionals, to mid age business types tend to be the most of the clientèle. Sophisticated, without being snooty. Has much of the feel of a great local hangout, where people can chat and mix

Parking:
None available on site, but valet is often an option across the street, and nearby side streets are easy to park on, without the fear of being towed.

Drink Prices:
$-$$
Tuesdays: $2 Margaritas all day
Sat/Sun: $3 bloody Mary’s and mimosas 11am-4pm

Primo’s Bar and Grille
3309 McKinney Ave.
Dallas, TX 75204
214-220-0510
Primo’s Bar and Grille